Dr. Hong Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Hong Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, where he conducts research focused on environmental epidemiology, particularly concerning the health impacts of exposure to air pollution, extreme weather, and other environmental risk factors. With a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from McGill University and multiple master's degrees, Dr. Chen brings extensive expertise in evaluating the effectiveness of environmental health policies using causal inference methods. His research contributions aim to inform policy-making and public health initiatives aimed at reducing environmental exposures and preventing disease. He actively leads research projects such as the Ontario Population Health Environment Cohort (ONPHEC), concentrating on understanding the relationship between environmental exposures and chronic disease outcomes. Dr. Chen is also involved in various professional affiliations, including the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology. His teaching responsibilities encompass courses on environmental epidemiology, and he is known for his commitment to mentoring students and fostering new research talent.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario

Conducting research in environmental epidemiology within the Occupational Environmental Health Division.

Scientist

2013-01-01 — Present

Public Health Ontario • Toronto, Ontario

Engaged in environmental health assessment and research.

Research Scientist

2018-01-01 — Present

Health Canada • Ottawa, Ontario

Researching population studies related to environmental health.

Environmental Epidemiologist

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Public Health Ontario • Toronto, Ontario

Analyzing data related to air quality and its effects on public health.

Awards

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New Principal Investigator Poster Award

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Graduate Research Enhancement Travel Award

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Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Research Award

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Principal’s Graduate Fellowship

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Fonds de recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ) Doctoral Training Award

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Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre Studentship

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology